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Leopard attacks men at South Africa Air Force base

A leopard attacked two men at a South African Air Force base that borders the world-famous Kruger National Park.

One of the men, a uniformed Air Force member, was attacked while out for a run.

The other, a civilian working at the base, encountered the leopard while on a walk, an air force spokesman said.

The two individuals were admitted to the hospital with scratches but no major injuries, Brig. Gen. Donavan Chetty told the BBC.

One has since been discharged, and the other is due to leave on Thursday.

On Wednesday, the leopard was captured and relocated to a sanctuary around 100 km (62 miles) from the Hoedspruit Air Force Base, following last week’s attacks.

Gen. Chetty said that encounters with leopards are common, but not usually dangerous, for those living and working near the park.

The park, a tourist magnet famed for its rich wildlife, is largely fenced off.

However, Gen. Chetty said it was impossible to contain leopards, which are known for their agility, with fences.

“[The leopards] are basically in and amongst the human population,” he said, adding that around 150 of them are known to be living in the area.

Leopards are nocturnal animals that hunt a variety of prey, including wildebeest, antelope, and fish, the Kruger National Park website says.

 

Source: bbc.com

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